The new Church of Scientology Sacramento Ideal Organization was dedicated January 28, 2012, in ceremonies attended by 2,500 Scientologists and their guests. Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, presided over the ceremonies. Special guests on hand to commemorate the opening were Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson; Greater Sacramento Urban League president David DeLuz; Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento president Jon Fish; California State Assembly Member Mike Gatto; and International Faith-Based Council president and founder Bishop Ron Allen.

The Church of Scientology Sacramento celebrated the grand opening of their new Church, an historic landmark originally built in 1930 as the Ramona Hotel. Scientologists, guests and neighbors, as well as leading city and state officials, convened for the dedication.

On January 28, 2012, 2,500 Scientologists and guests celebrated the grand opening of this Church of Scientology Ideal Org. The Church’s new landmark home downtown stands just blocks from the State Capitol and the Old Sacramento Historic District.

The ceremony dedicating the new Church of Scientology Sacramento January 28, 2012, opened with a spirited, multicultural rendition of “Wavin’ Flag.”

Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, officiated at the Church of Scientology of Sacramento dedication ceremony. In signifying the importance of this new Church, Mr. Miscavige said: “The dedication of this new Church signifies a solemn pledge. It’s a pledge to employ the full measure of what lies within those walls on behalf of this City. It’s a pledge to make a world of which we can be proud. A world without insanity, criminality, illiteracy and immorality; a world where the able can prosper, where honest beings have rights and where all are free to rise to greater heights. That’s our responsibility as Scientologists. And, yes, a responsibility we willingly embrace.”

In his salutatory address, Mayor Kevin Johnson welcomed and acknowledged the Church for demonstrating its commitment to the city: “Sacramento is the most diverse city in the country, and your church and what you guys are doing is diverse. This building here is not just a building for you—it’s a building for the community. It’s a building that will help us revitalize this downtown area. The Church of Scientology came to us and said, ‘Look, we want to help. We want to take a historic building and preserve it and renovate it and make it a masterpiece for the downtown area showcase.’ We really wanted to transform Sacramento into the greenest region in the country and a hub for clean technology and you folks are helping to make that a reality. You have done your part.”

California State Assemblyman Mike Gatto commended the work of the Sacramento Church of Scientology and its Citizens Commission on Human Rights to protect children from psychotropic drugging: “These kids may never have the chance to find themselves before being prescribed a drug. They may never know what it means to feel their own pure emotion in their hearts and their own thoughts in their minds. You can rest assured I will continue to do everything in my power to see that every legislator and parent hears your voice, and thereby gains their own power to act for the sake of all children in California.”

Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento President Jon Fish recognized the Church’s effective contribution to the community, including its humanitarian program utilizing L. Ron Hubbard’s book, The Way to Happiness: “I can’t tell you how uplifting it is to know there are people out there every day—the Scientologists—addressing moral virtues in society, and who really know what they’re doing. For those reasons and so many more, we welcome members of the Church of Scientology. We know this will always be a home of friendship toward us and others. There shall always be an open invitation and an outstretched hand.”

Highlighting the Church’s work in human rights education, Greater Sacramento Urban League president David Deluz said: “You are educating people on their rights and thereby building up the coming generation who we’ll rely on to protect those rights for everyone, no matter their race, color, creed or religion. Here in California’s capital, we come from everywhere…. We need to nurture that, which is exactly what you’re doing. Because this is a Church, not just open to everyone but you freely give to anyone the many tools you have. That’s why this Church is as much a gift to Sacramento as to your parishioners.”

International Faith-Based Coalition founder and president Bishop Ron Allen, spoke of the Church-sponsored drug awareness campaign: “I’ve always said ‘so goes California, so goes the nation.’ Cleaning up the capital and blanketing it with Truth About Drugs materials will cause an effect so great it will ripple out across America. This program is the answer to the global epidemic. I want it mandatory for school children across America to go through the Truth About Drugs curriculum.”

Officiating the grand opening ceremony was Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion. He was joined on stage for the ribbon cutting by Sacramento Church officials and parishioners.

Joining Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion (center right), for the dedication of the new Church of Scientology Sacramento were (left to right): Greater Sacramento Urban League president David DeLuz; California State Assembly member Mike Gatto; Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson; Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento president Jon Fish; and International Faith-Based Council president and founder Bishop Ron Allen.

2,500 Scientologists, guests and officials flooded into the new Church following the dedication ceremony on January 28, 2012. The reception opens onto the Public Information Center presenting the beliefs and practices of Dianetics and Scientology, as well as the life and legacy of Founder L. Ron Hubbard.

The Church of Scientology Sacramento

The new Church of Scientology Sacramento stands just blocks from the State Capitol. The historic building, originally opened in 1930 as the Ramona Hotel, is one of Sacramento’s most prominent architectural landmarks. The Church meticulously restored the seven-story structure, preserving Sacramento’s finest example of the Spanish Colonial Revival style.

Reception

The Church of Scientology reception now welcomes all visitors, where they may receive introduction to Dianetics and Scientology.

Public Information Center

The Church of Scientology Public Information Center welcomes visitors from morning to night, inviting them to learn about Dianetics and Scientology and the many humanitarian programs sponsored by the Church. Visitors are invited to tour at their leisure and return as often as they like.

The Scientology Public Information Center

The Public Information Center presents hundreds of films on the fundamental beliefs and practices of Dianetics and Scientology. It further offers visitors informational literature and DVDs on the many activities of Churches of Scientology around the world.

L. Ron Hubbard Exhibition

Among the multimedia displays in the Public Information Center is an exhibit dedicated to the life and legacy of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard.

Café

The café, adjoining the Public Information Center, is open to parishioners as well as visitors touring the Church or attending scheduled activities.

Dianetics and Scientology Bookstore

The Church’s bookstore makes available L. Ron Hubbard’s works on Dianetics and Scientology. Mr. Hubbard’s full legacy comprises tens of millions of published words and recorded lectures. These religious works are available in 50 languages.

The Chapel

All Scientology congregational services and ceremonies are convened in the Chapel, including Sunday Services open to all.

The Chapel

The Chapel can also be configured to accommodate banquets, receptions and events to commemorate significant occasions.

The Chapel

The Chapel further serves as a venue for public gatherings, including seminars, workshops and a host of community events.

Introductory Seminars

The Church provides evening and weekend introductory seminars presenting fundamental principles of Dianetics and Scientology.

Introductory Courses

An entire wing of the Church is devoted to introductory courses.

The Success through Communication Course Room

Scientology introductory services include the Success through Communication Course.

The Purification Center

The Purification program was developed to free individuals from the mental and spiritual ill effects caused by drugs. The Purification Center features a painted glass mural depicting the city’s landmark Tower Bridge and Capitol Building.

Auditing Room

The Academy

In the Academy, Scientologists study to become auditors (spiritual counselors).

The Office of L. Ron Hubbard

The Office of L. Ron Hubbard, traditional in all Churches of Scientology, stands in honor of the Founder and symbolizes that this Church is true to his writings and ideals.

Restoring the Ramona Building

The Ramona Building, originally opened in 1930, is listed in the Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources. The building stands as the city’s finest surviving example of original Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Church renovation of the landmark building was planned and executed for minimal environmental impact and maximum sustainability, meeting the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification standards.

Historic Marquee Entrance

The Church meticulously preserved the Ramona Building, restoring its Spanish Colonial Revival features to their original glory, including the characteristic stucco, ornamental glazed brick and terra cotta tiles, and decorative iron accents.

The Church of Scientology of Sacramento

The Church’s new home downtown at the crossroads of 6th and J Street, Sacramento’s historic main thoroughfare, stands just blocks from the State Capitol and is one of the city’s most prominent architectural landmarks. When the building was dedicated on January 28, 2012, it signified the preservation of a Sacramento treasure for generations to come.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA

CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY INAUGURATES NEW LANDMARK HOME IN CALIFORNIA’S CAPITAL

JANUARY 28, 2012

California’s capital celebrated the grand opening of the new Church of Scientology of Sacramento on Saturday, January 28. The dedication ceremony was attended by more than 2,500 Scientologists, guests and city, state and national officials.

Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, officiated at the Church of Scientology of Sacramento dedication ceremony.

The Church’s new home, located just blocks from the State Capitol, is one of the city’s most prominent architectural landmarks. Originally opened in 1930 as the Ramona Hotel and designed by California’s first state architect, the building is Sacramento’s finest surviving example of the Spanish Colonial Revival style. The Church meticulously preserved the building’s structure and restored its features to their original glory, including the characteristic stucco, ornamental glazed brick and terra cotta tiles, decorative iron accents and the original blade sign. All restoration was planned and executed for minimal environmental impact and maximum sustainability, meeting the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification standards.

The grand opening of the new Church was distinguished by the presence of Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, who officiated at the ceremony.

In signifying the importance of this new Church, Mr. Miscavige said: “The dedication of this new Church signifies a solemn pledge. It’s a pledge to employ the full measure of what lies within those walls on behalf of this City. It’s a pledge to make a world of which we can be proud. A world without insanity, criminality, illiteracy and immorality; a world where the able can prosper, where honest beings have rights and where all are free to rise to greater heights. That’s our responsibility as Scientologists. And, yes, a responsibility we willingly embrace.”

Also in attendance and commemorating the occasion were Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson; California State Assembly Member Mike Gatto; Greater Sacramento Urban League president David DeLuz; Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento president Jon Fish; and International Faith-Based Council president and founder Bishop Ron Allen.

In his salutatory address, Mayor Kevin Johnson welcomed and acknowledged the Church for demonstrating its commitment to the city: “Sacramento is the most diverse city in the country, and your church and what you guys are doing is diverse. This building here is not just a building for you—it’s a building for the community. It’s a building that will help us revitalize this downtown area. The Church of Scientology came to us and said, ‘Look, we want to help. We want to take a historic building and preserve it and renovate it and make it a masterpiece for the downtown area showcase.’ We really wanted to transform Sacramento into the greenest region in the country and a hub for clean technology and you folks are helping to make that a reality. You have done your part.”

California State Assembly Member Mike Gatto commended the work of the Sacramento Church of Scientology and its Citizens Commission on Human Rights to protect children from psychotropic drugging: “These kids may never have the chance to find themselves before being prescribed a drug. They may never know what it means to feel their own pure emotion in their hearts and their own thoughts in their minds. You can rest assured I will continue to do everything in my power to see that every legislator and parent hears your voice, and thereby gains their own power to act for the sake of all children in California.”

Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento President Jon Fish recognized the Church’s effective contribution to the community, including its humanitarian program utilizing L. Ron Hubbard’s book, The Way to Happiness: “I can’t tell you how uplifting it is to know there are people out there every day—the Scientologists—addressing moral virtues in society, and who really know what they’re doing. For those reasons and so many more, we welcome members of the Church of Scientology. We know this will always be a home of friendship toward us and others. There shall always be an open invitation and an outstretched hand.”

Highlighting the Church’s work in human rights education, Greater Sacramento Urban League president David Deluz said: “You are educating people on their rights and thereby building up the coming generation who we’ll rely on to protect those rights for everyone, no matter their race, color, creed or religion. Here in California’s capital, we come from everywhere… We need to nurture that, which is exactly what you’re doing. Because this is a Church, not just open to everyone but you freely give to anyone the many tools you have. That’s why this Church is as much a gift to Sacramento as to your parishioners.”

Citing the Church’s worldwide Truth About Drugs education program, International Faith-Based Coalition founder and president Bishop Ron Allen said: “I’ve always said ‘so goes California, so goes the nation.’ Cleaning up the capital and blanketing it with Truth About Drugs materials will cause an effect so great it will ripple out across America. This program is the answer to the global epidemic. I want it mandatory for school children across America to go through the Truth About Drugs curriculum.”

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The new Ideal Church of Scientology of Sacramento rises seven stories and measures 57,000 square feet. In addition to its central Chapel for all congregational gatherings, Sunday Services and religious ceremonies, the Church further includes multiple seminar rooms and classrooms, in addition to dozens of rooms for Scientology auditing (spiritual counseling).

The entirety of the ground floor has been reserved for Introductory Services, welcoming visitors and those wanting to find out about Scientology for themselves. It further includes an expansive Public Information Center, providing a complete introduction to the beliefs and practices of the Scientology religion, as well as the life and legacy of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. The Information Center additionally presents a detailed overview of Church-sponsored humanitarian programs, including a worldwide human rights initiative; an equally far-ranging drug education, prevention and rehabilitation campaign; a global network of literacy and learning centers; and the Scientology Volunteer Minister program now comprising the largest independent relief force on Earth. In full, the Information Center’s multimedia displays offer some 500 informational and documentary films at the touch of a button. The Center is open morning to night and visitors are invited to tour at their leisure and return as often as they wish.